Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Not surprisingly, this female guards the eggs and hatchlings of her handler from predators who would find such helpless creatures delectable. Also, she tends to guard the nocturnal dragons as well, since they are incapable of defending themselves while sleeping. Normally her size (along with her tail) is enough to deter any would-be attackers, although sometimes she will need to stand up, much to the distress of any disheveled hatchlings that happen to crawling on top of her. So far, she's had no need to attack any would-be predators, but who knows what the future will hold.

For now, she is content with aiding in the raising of any hatchlings that her handler happens to have.